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More Than Just a Headcount: Using Attendance for a Greater Purpose

SHAPE America

Occam’s Razor — Search for the answer with the simplest and smallest set of elements to solve the problem at hand. Attendance is possibly the easiest and best way to ensure program success. For those in PE, you’re probably already required to track or record attendance, but is attendance being shown for anything more than just a headcount? In this, I hope to spark some ideas that will lead to changing conversations with admin, parents, students, or whoever the stakeholders are!

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The Relentless School Nurse: How a Seemingly Simple Question Turned into an Op-Ed

Relentless School Nurse

An actual illustration from a “safety pamphlet” given to children on the last day of school in one Texas school district… It was a really simple (or so I thought) question from a school nurse colleague who reached out to me because she wanted to provide a health lesson to her third-grade students about gun safety. At first, I thought I could answer her question, but when I failed to find a strong selection to share with the nurse, I turned to my school librarian friends, who

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7 Pickleball Drills For Physical Education

PLT4M

Pickleball drills for physical education serve (pun intended) as an introduction to the basic components of pickleball! These instructional materials aim to provide every student with a foundation in which they can develop their pickleball skills that will eventually lead to fun and successful gameplay. While we know everyone is eager to get right into pickleball games, breaking down and practicing the different elements of pickleball can go a long way!

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'We the North' The Toronto Raptors : From Jokes to Champs

The Sporting

Basketball Stories: The Toronto Raptors - From Jokes To Champs New writer Roger Cumberbatch explores the rise and rise of the former NBA Champions, from the new franchise in the early 90s to sitting on the top of the pile in 2020. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2019 NBA Champions, the Toronto Raptors. Not only was their championship run an amazing story, but they were poised to be in a position to repeat as champions in the 2020 season, which ultimately was won by the Lebron James inspired LA Lakers

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Elevate 2023 Recap

FACTS Management

Elevate 2023 sure was magic! Last week, FACTS hosted our 12 th Elevate conference at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts in Orlando, Florida. This was our largest Elevate conference so far, with nearly 1600 attendees from FACTS schools across the country gathering to attend thought leadership and training sessions, network, and have some fun! Inspired by our special setting, this year’s theme was The Magic Starts Here.

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Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

S&S

Objective: To easily enhance children’s writing through the use of patterns and pre-cut shapes Age: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Poster board, oak tag or construction paper Precut shapes (or use scissors to cut shapes … Read More The post Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Gym Equipment Room Tour | Organization and Storage Tips for PE Teachers |

The PE Specialist

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Don’t you love getting to see inside another PE Teachers equipment room?

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Rennie Testifies on Beacon Hill about Bill on Literacy

Rennie Center

Rennie Testifies on Beacon Hill about Bill on Literacy catherine-rauseo Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:13

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Rennie Testifies on Literacy Bill at MA State House

Rennie Center

Rennie Testifies on Literacy Bill at MA State House catherine-rauseo Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:13

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